Underwriting Assistant

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States First Staff Services Full time $70,000 - $75,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

Seeking an Underwriting Technician who will assist and support underwriter(s) in providing exceptional customer services levels. Under general supervision, will handle policy processing for new business, renewals and ongoing account maintenance. This position should also demonstrate strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Support the development and maintenance of an assigned book of business working directly with UW staff
  • Works pro-actively with underwriter(s) in support of our new and renewal client base.
  • Responsible for providing the highest level of accuracy and support to the underwriter(s) throughout the new business lifecycle and ongoing renewal account maintenance.
  • Provide exceptional customer service by processing binders, policy issuance and midterm service requests within established timeframes.
  • Works with underwriter(s) to coordinate and solicit renewal submissions in accordance with established timeframes.
  • Performs initial review, triage and processing of new business and renewal submissions.
  • Sets up underwriting files pulling together information from disparate sources into a cohesive format for underwriter(s) and product line segments.
  • Perform specialized rating functions as they relate to assigned product line (e.g. quotations for large submissions, initial set-up of Loss Analysis, etc.)
  • Coordination of documentation for underwriting files.
  • Prepares non-automated policy forms, letters, documents and sends to appropriate clients.
  • Reviews binders and policies for accuracy.
  • Maintain and develop strong technical Skills including both product and system knowledge.
  • Have understanding of underwriting products (policy, endorsements and rating tools) and understand marketplace and broker dynamics that impact business flow and support requirements.
  • Proficient in running established data warehouse reports.
  • Support Underwriting efforts to develop, cultivate and strengthen relationships with our Agency/Broker partners.
  • Aid the Underwriters by preparing necessary policy documents to Agency/Broker visits.
  • Understand and achieve productivity requirements to meet Underwriting objectives.
  • Responds in a timely and professional manner to internal processing requests and external queries received from our brokers.
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency and consistently meet processing deadlines per underwriting service standards.
  • Other duties/responsibilities as directed by management.

Qualifications:

  • 3 to 8 years+ relevant experience.  Degree preferred but will consider stronger years’ experience in lieu of degree.
  • Previous Excess & Surplus Lines Professional Liability Insurance experience is preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
  • Must have strong attention to detail with accuracy and minimal errors.
  • Ability to work independently in a collaborative team environment.
  • Dependable and detail oriented with demonstrated ability to self-direct and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a high volume, fast paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel. Intermediate Skill Level in Microsoft Excel preferred
  • Highly motivated and results oriented.
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